The Hidden Cost of Smartphones: How Early Tech Exposure is Harming Kids' Brains

Feb 12, 2025

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A haunting visual representation of the negative effects of early smartphone use on teenagers. The image should depict a young teenager sitting alone in a dark room, illuminated only by the glow of a smartphone screen. Their face shows distress and detachment, with digital distortions and ghostly figures emerging from the screen, symbolizing hallucinations. In the background, shadowy figures representing aggression and anxiety loom over them. The scene should evoke a sense of isolation, mental strain, and the eerie impact of excessive screen time.

In an era dominated by technology, smartphones have become a staple in children's lives. However, a groundbreaking study from Sapien Labs suggests that early exposure to these devices is having devastating consequences on mental health.

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